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West Midlands Fire Service's area commander Ben Brook, speaking after the latest death, said: "This was a particularly distressing incident for everyone involved, not least family and friends of the teenager who were at the scene.

"Our thoughts and sympathies are with them all.

"On Monday a 16-year-old boy died after going swimming in a reservoir in Rochdale."

He added: "Both incidents serve as tragic reminders of the dangers of swimming in open water.

"We absolutely understand the temptation to swim, have fun and cool down during the heatwave, but we are asking people not to.

"It simply isn't worth the risk nor the heartbreak for all involved when things go wrong."